help (someone), typically by doing a share of the work

a senior academic would assist him in his work

their presence would assist in keeping the peace

(in sport) an instance of passing or touching the ball immediately before a teammate scores a goal

after only 136 minutes of action he has two goals and an assist

he scored a fine goal and also claimed an assist

an act of giving help, typically by providing money

the budget must have an assist from tax policies